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Lapis Lazuli And Agate Bead Necklace

Lapis Lazuli-Agate
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Beautiful as the moonlit sky shot through with golden stars, lapis lazuli has been treasured since the dawn of civilization. Its sources are few, mostly in eastern mines of what...
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Beautiful as the moonlit sky shot through with golden stars, lapis lazuli has been treasured since the dawn of civilization. Its sources are few, mostly in eastern mines of what is now Afghanistan, and its rarity made it the favored jewel of ancient royalty. The kings and queens of Mesopotamia had their cylinder seals carved of lapis; the Egyptians made their most precious amulets from it. So eager were the Egyptians for objects made from lapis that they created an imitation paste from the ground stone. During the Renaissance, the rich ultramarine of the great master paintings was also made from powdered lapis, brought overland on arduous journeys that took years. Poets from ancient Sumer through the modern age have used it as metaphor of beauty and rarity. Besides its appealing loveliness, the gem is thought to have curative powers and is used as a remedy for fever, gall-stones, sleeplessness and above all, melancholy. Who, looking upon this splendid stone could feel anything but happiness?
A variety of quartz, agate comes in a wide spectrum of colors ranging from red, to blue, to green, brown and white. Examples of agate jewelry from Egyptian and Near Eastern sites date back over four millennia. In amuletic form, agate is believed to cure a wide number of ailments, including fevers, schizophrenia, poison and eye problems. Its specific powers vary according to its color. All varieties of agate are useful for curing insomnia and inducing pleasant dreams. The universally positive effect of agate is enhanced by its rare beauty.
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